The victory marked a milestone for Badgers coach Greg Gard: It was win No. 200 of his coaching career, inching him higher on the program’s all-time coaching wins list. He’s one of four to reach that 200-win mark with the program.

Much like his first career win, the Badgers tested their coach's nerves down the stretch. But one trend continued Tuesday: Several players contributed to the victory.

That performance is a departure from Wisconsin’s impressive offensive renaissance. Gard and his staff have reworked the program’s approach in recent seasons, an initiative that has the team averaging 82.4 points per game and ranked No. 12 in KenPom offensive efficiency.

No. 24 Wisconsin delivered a strong performance at home against Ohio State, building a commanding 17-point lead by halftime. Despite a second-half rally by the Buckeyes that

Wisconsin basketball head coach Greg Gard logged his 200th career win with the Badgers with a 70-68 win over Ohio State on Tuesday.

The No. 24 Wisconsin men's basketball team picked up a too close for comfort 70-68 victory over Ohio State on Tuesday at the Kohl Center, but the night held

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard updated the status of Badgers senior guard Max Klesmit ahead of the team’s Tuesday night contest against Ohio State:

The Badgers coach spoke about reaching the milestone after the team's 70-68 victory over Ohio State Tuesday at the Kohl Center.

A lot of it is a result of personnel, and Wisconsin has one of the best free throw shooters in the nation. Graduate guard John Tonje made 10 of 10 at the line Tuesday. In that game against the Wildcats earlier this season, he scored 21 of his 41 on 21-of-22 shooting at the free throw stripe.

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Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard updated the status of Badgers senior guard Max Klesmit entering the team's upcoming home matchup with Minnesota: "He's day-to-day right now," Gard told the assembled media after Wednesday's practice.